Career Advisor

Edsi-9; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 47 000 - 63 000; Plein temps

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Benefits

Résumé du poste

Edsi-9 in Houston is seeking a Career Advisor to provide individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and employment placement assistance to WIOA participants, guiding them along career pathways.

The role emphasizes coaching customers, developing a customer-driven IEP, helping select training programs, reviewing eligibility documents, and conducting post-placement follow-ups to ensure job readiness and successful placements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Bilingual Spanish/English preferred.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Experience with MS Office and good written communication.

Responsabilités

• Provide career coaching to WIOA customers and help achieve goals.
• Design an individualized IEP and guide participants toward training programs.
• Review documents for WIOA registration eligibility.
• Conduct post-placement follow-ups with exited participants.
• Help jobseekers prepare resumes and align with employer needs.
• Maintain records in the state system of record.

Connaissances

Career coaching

WIOA program knowledge

Customer service

MS Office

Bilingual (Spanish/English)

Formation

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Description du poste

Job Description:Title: Career AdvisorSalary: $55,000 + benefitsClassification: Non-ExemptScope of Position: The Career Advisor provides individualized career counseling, job readiness training, and employment placement assistance to WIOA participants, guiding them along career pathways.Essential Functions:· Provide career coaching to WIOA customers, including post placement, to ensure their goals are met in accordance with their designed Individual Employment Plan (IEP)· Build a professional one-on-one working relationship with customers to aid in eliminating challenges that are hindrances to obtaining and retaining employment. This includes assessment, individualized coaching, and coordination with staff.· Design a customer-driven IEP· Help customers select appropriate training programs· Accurately review, evaluate, and complete required documentation for WIOA registration eligibility· Prioritize tasks and document visits and contacts in state system of record· Conduct post-placement contacts with WIOA participants that have been exited· Coach, motivate, and encourage all jobseekers in advancing employment, training, and retention goals while providing support in resolving issues that may impede successful job placement and retention· Ensure jobseekers are job ready by reviewing their resumes and skill sets to meet the hiring standards and needs of employers with available positions· Other opportunities as availableEducation and Experience Requirements:· Bachelor’s degree preferred, or equivalent experience· Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred· Possess an educational background to support career coaching decisions· Must be organized and able to efficiently handle several tasks simultaneously· Demonstrated telephone, problem-solving, computer, and written communication skills· Customer service experience required· A working knowledge of MS Office· Valid driver’s license and clean driving record requiredEDSI is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.